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There are 3 ways to get from Raleigh to Timbuktu by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane RDU - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 8h
    $468–1,572

  2. Train to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane IAD - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 4h
    $704–1,991

  3. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane RDU - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 18h
    $502–1,552

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration40h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$422Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,404.7 km
  • Duration: 2d 8h

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Timbuktu. However, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Alexandria, walk to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform, take the subway to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, take the subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu.

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